Sports

The Griffins traveled to Hoover, AL and competed in the Hustle Up National 7 on 7 Showcase against some of the best teams from all over the country. They finished pool play at 3-3-1 and earned a spot in the top 16 to play in the Gold Bracket for a championship! They played Highlands KY, Pulaski Academy AR, Carrollton GA, Hoover AL, Greenville SC, Jefferson County GA, and Oconee County GA. They came up short of winning the whole thing, after falling to Pulaski Academy in bracket play, but they fought hard and gave it their all. Now, it’s time to get ready to put some pads on and compete for a championship this season!

Dillion Cotton is a familiar face around DeSoto Parish participating in everything from hunting trips for those that are wheelchair bound, to the Special Olympics, on to fundraisers. This young man always has a smile and a high-five to give family and friends, and even the new people he meets in everyday life. Having Cerebral Palsy has never stood in Dillon’s way as an obstacle to live his life to the fullest. His dad, Billy Cotton, is the Warden of the DeSoto Detention Center, and has always found the time to do things with Dillon outdoors like care for and feed his horses and cows, go hunting, and whatever else Dillon wants to experience.

On June 21, DPSO Lt. Dean Register, along with his brothers Joey and Craig, invited Dillon and his dad to go on a fishing adventure, where he ended up catching a 6 pound bass in Logansport. This was Dillon’s first time in a boat, EVER, and the video they got of it was quite entertaining and hilarious.

Self Defense America students test in Ultimate Martial Arts and move on to their next belt level During this testing the are required to show all techniques in striking, blocking, kicking, terminology, self defense and board breaking. They must know from white up to their current rank. We are proud to present to you the following students as in photo; Back: Richy Ken - 3rd Red, Ace Barton - 7 Green, James Martin - 9 Yellow and Wyatt Foster - 5 Blue. Front Row; Aeris Hagar - 8 Orange, Benjamin Wagner - 7 Green, and Easton Peremnter - 7 Green. Congradulations hard work pays off.

Members and supporters of the North DeSoto Wrestling Team will hold their 2nd Annual Fundraiser Golf Tournament on July 9 at Huntington Park, located at 8300 Pines Road in Shreveport.

Warms ups and lunch begin at 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. with the Shotgun start set for 1:00 p.m. A fourman scramble registration fee is $500 or $125 per player. There will be prizes for the Longest Drive, Closes to Hole and more.

For more information contact Dustin Burton at 318-617-6188 or email DBURTON1988@yahoo.com. You can also find information about the tournament on Facebook under North DeSoto Wrestling.

The Many Bass Club held their June Tournament of 2022 on the weekend of June 11 and 12. Summer weather greeted the anglers with high temps in the upper 90’s and light and variable to breezy wind conditions. The water temperatures were in the mid to upper 80’s. The fish were scattered from shallow to deep, and they were caught on a variety of lures and techniques. The big fish were hard to come by. Thirteen anglers fished the tournament and only three five-fish limits were caught and only one double-digit stringer was weighed in.

North DeSoto competed in the Northwest Louisiana 7 on 7 tournament in Bossier. They had games against Haughton, Calvary, Menard, Mansfield, and Parkway. They went 2-3 in the tournament. (photos by Madison Ruston)

ND competed in Southern Arkansas University 7 on 7 tournament. They went 3-2 with wins against Nashville AR, El Dorado AR, and Natchitoches Central. And losses to St. Mary’s and Prescott AR

In the absence of DeSoto Parish School Board President Alice Thomas, Vice President Dudley Glenn called the meeting to order and conducted all agenda business. Also absent for the May 5 meeting were Donnie Dufour and Dale Morvan.

The North DeSoto High School Lady Griffins Softball Team were honored as the 2021-22 LHSAA Class 4A with a season record of 34 wins and 5 losses and presented a resolution to commemorate their achievement.

The public hearing portion of the meeting opened regarding reapportionments. Guest Bonita Brown stated she wished to address Board Members regarding reapportionment. She explained she lived in Logansport and would like to be able to have a voice regarding Logansport High School. She is currently not living in a district represented by the Logansport School Board Member, but is represented by the Stanley School Board Member, due to the district lines drawn at the 2012 reapportionment plan.

Converse Wildcats made it to the LHSAA Class B Finals, but lost to Choudrant 6 to 12. Converse Wildcats are our official State Runner-Up Champions for Class B!

North DeSoto Griffins lost to North Vermillion in the LHSAA 4-A Semi-Finals 14 to 2. They gave it their all!

Logansport Tigers made to the LHSAA 1A Semi-Finals where they lost to Grand Lake 11 to 1. What an exciting season!

At the 2A Region 3 Track Meet hosted by Palestine High School, Joaquin’s, Victoria Byrd was the Region 3 Champion in three events qualifying her for the state meet in the 100m, 200m, and Long Jump. This is her third appearance at the UIL State Track Meet.

In 2019 she took Silver in the 100m as a freshman, and she finished 5th in the long jump and competed in the 200m. She was the 2A State Champion in the 100m and the 200m in 2021, and she also earned the 3rd place medal in the Long Jump.

She will compete at the State Track Meet on Friday, May 13th, at Mike Myers Stadium in Austin, Texas.

She has established herself as one of the fastest in the state, and earlier this year, she signed with Northwestern State University of Louisiana, where she will continue her track career. We at Joaquin ISD and the entire area are very proud of her and wish her the best! (submitted)